ONE SKIFF GOOD, TWO SKIFFS BETTER!
SECOND SKIFF FUNDRAISER - Goal REached!
In two months, we have gone from launching our fundraising to exceeding our target of £8,000 and securing the purchase of our second skiff. What an achievement!
We’re thrilled to announce our application for the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland has succeeded! We’ve secured an award of £3990, and with this funding, we’ve now raised a total of £9556, hitting our target to purchase our second skiff – Living the Dream.
The breakdown of fundraising is £5566 from members, the local community, and local businesses and £3990 from the National Lottery Awards for All.
Not only can we finalise the purchase of our second skiff, but we now also have extra funds to cover insurance, maintenance and safety equipment.
A huge thank you to members and local businesses who donated and made this dream a reality! We're excited to see our two skiffs regularly out on the water, creating more opportunities for members to get involved and helping our community continue to thrive!
If you’d still like to donate, it’s not too late, as the donations will go towards the upgrades and maintenance of Living the Dream.
We’re fundraising to buy a second skiff to join our original and well-used boat Nellie G, giving us the chance to bring coastal rowing to yet more people from Appin and beyond. Our target is £8000 to buy the pre-loved skiff and road trailer we have found.
Following a maritime tradition dating back centuries, we’re encouraging donations in sixty-fourths (1/64th). In our case that's £125 per sixty-fourth - although of course we’re happy to accept donations of any amount!
Donors have their name added to the Boathouse Donor’s Wall (if they wish), the opportunity to join us for a row and the heartfelt thanks from our growing club of coastal rowers.
1/64THS so far: 43
AMOUNT so far: £9556
Target: £8000
Donate now!
Donating a full sixty-fourth is £125; half sixty-fourths are £62.50, quarter sixty-fourths are £31.25. These or any other donation amounts are gratefully welcomed.
To become a donor, first fill in the form at this link (optional) to help us keep track.
Donate by bank transfer
Bank account Appin Skiff, account 5003 3932 at sort code 82-67-04.
Please use payment reference SKIFF2 followed by your surname.
Omit your surname if you wish to remain anonymous.
By cheque or cash
Place your donation in an envelope marked SKIFF2 followed by your surname, and give to a committee member (list of committee members here).
Thank you in advance for your help!
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Why now?
Now in its 3rd season afloat, the Club has gone from strength to strength with 50 members and 6-8 rowing sessions per week. In a recent survey, 61% of our members expressed interest in the club acquiring a second skiff. 36% of members currently row 1-2 times a week and 57% would row 1-2 times a week if rows were available at suitable times. With this positive feedback from members, the committee decided to explore the option of acquiring a second skiff.
Why 64ths?
This is a tradition dating back to the 17th century and beyond, when boats were sold in the coffee shops of London in 64ths, one of those shops, Lloyds, eventually becoming the maritime insurer Lloyds. To this day, British shipping is sold in 64ths. We followed in these footsteps by launching our 2nd boat fundraiser in our own historic "coffeeshop" at The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin.
What happens when I make a donation?
As a thank you, donors can opt to have their name added to the Donor’s Wall in the Boathouse (the Club's Port Appin hub), the opportunity to join us for a row and an email confirmation and thanks. Perhaps the greatest benefit however is the knowledge that you are helping a thriving community based club in our aims of bringing the enjoyment of coastal rowing to more folk from Appin and beyond.
Can businesses sponsor the skiff?
Absolutely, we really appreciate the support of local businesses and organisations. Simply donate the amount of your choice, or get in touch at [email protected] if you would like to discuss your business sponsorship.
Will I own part of the boat?
Donating brings you the benefits listed above, but confers no rights of ownership - the new skiff will be owned by Appin Skiff. We would of course be delighted if you joined the Club as a member - full details on our home page.
When will the new boat arrive?
It's already here! A Club member has generously agreed to purchase the boat up front and is loaning the boat to the Club until we can raise the funds for the purchase.
Built in North Uist, the new boat is called Living the Dream and is in great condition, and will make a perfect companion to our own self-built Nellie G.